Most unexpected results in rematches

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Stevie G, Feb 25, 2012.


Page 1 of 3
  1. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    25,124
    8,572
    Jul 17, 2009
    You know the score. Quite often,influenced by the first fight,we all feel we know how a rematch is going to pan out. But some turn the established order on it's head.

    The ones that come to mind immediately are -


    James 'Bonecrusher' Smith-Tim Witherspoon II



    What a shocker !!!! Tim dominated and shut out Smith in their first go in 1985,so a repeat was in order,was n't it ? No way. Smith blitzes 'Spoon in the first stanza. The backdrop of Witherspoon's state of mind only came to light afterwards.



    Denis Andries-Jeff Harding II




    After Harding upsetting the odds first time round,he was a dead cert to do it again. Andries knocked the Australian hard man out in his own back yard.

    Incidentally,this was a rarity in as much as the underdog winning each time in a trilogy. The only other one that comes to mind was Graziano-Zale.


    How many more can you think of ?
     
    Stevie G, Feb 25, 2012
    Stevie G, Feb 25, 2012
    #1
  2. Lester1583

    Lester1583 Can you hear this? Full Member

    4,426
    27
    Dec 18, 2008
    Fenech - old Nelson 2
     
    Lester1583, Feb 25, 2012
    Lester1583, Feb 25, 2012
    #2
  3. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    25,124
    8,572
    Jul 17, 2009
    Yes. Good call.
     
    Stevie G, Feb 25, 2012
    Stevie G, Feb 25, 2012
    #3
  4. gregor

    gregor Well-Known Member Full Member

    1,962
    3
    Dec 3, 2005
    Bowe - Golota.

    Some thought Bowe took Golota too lightly and would win this time, other that Golota is better anyway and this time wins without fauls... another DQ in similar circumstances was probably big surprise to everybody.
     
    gregor, Feb 25, 2012
    gregor, Feb 25, 2012
    #4
  5. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    25,124
    8,572
    Jul 17, 2009
    Eerie in it's repetition of the first fight.
     
    Stevie G, Feb 25, 2012
    Stevie G, Feb 25, 2012
    #5
  6. Lester1583

    Lester1583 Can you hear this? Full Member

    4,426
    27
    Dec 18, 2008
    Martinez - Williams 2

    Martinez wasn't known as a big puncher - the result of the fight catapulted Martinez to the of p4p ratings.
     
    Lester1583, Feb 25, 2012
    Lester1583, Feb 25, 2012
    #6
  7. SJS19

    SJS19 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    22,479
    14
    Jun 13, 2011
    Can I claim Jones - Tarver 2?
     
    SJS19, Feb 25, 2012
    SJS19, Feb 25, 2012
    #7
  8. scartissue

    scartissue Boxing Junkie Full Member

    10,365
    12,697
    Mar 2, 2006
    Carbajal=Gonzalez II
     
    scartissue, Feb 25, 2012
    scartissue, Feb 25, 2012
    #8
  9. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

    38,042
    7,558
    Jul 28, 2004
    Patterson-Johansson II
     
    red cobra, Feb 25, 2012
    red cobra, Feb 25, 2012
    #9
  10. TartanSoldier

    TartanSoldier Barnburner. Full Member

    380
    1
    May 11, 2011
    Leonard vs Duran II.
     
    TartanSoldier, Feb 25, 2012
    TartanSoldier, Feb 25, 2012
    #10
  11. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace Full Member

    81,306
    21,770
    Sep 15, 2009
    First thought was canzoneri v berg 2.
     
    lufcrazy, Feb 25, 2012
    lufcrazy, Feb 25, 2012
    #11
  12. Momus

    Momus Boxing Addict Full Member

    3,732
    2,571
    Nov 27, 2010
    Carnera-Sharkey II?

    Walcott-Charles III - if you're including 3rd fights

    Ketchell-Papke II - don't think Stan saw that one coming....

    Robinson-Fullmer II
     
    Momus, Feb 25, 2012
    Momus, Feb 25, 2012
    #12
  13. he grant

    he grant Historian/Film Maker

    25,429
    9,410
    Jul 15, 2008
    Lot's of terrific selections here ...

    Maybe Corbett - Sharkey 2

    Holmes - Spinks 2

    Qwai - Saad 2 and Saad Conteh 2 based on the ease of the victories ...
     
    he grant, Feb 25, 2012
    he grant, Feb 25, 2012
    #13
  14. Moochie

    Moochie Member Full Member

    248
    2
    Feb 12, 2012
    The Canzoneri vs Chocolate rematch as well.
     
    Moochie, Feb 25, 2012
    Moochie, Feb 25, 2012
    #14
  15. RockysSplitNose

    RockysSplitNose Boxing Junkie Full Member

    8,271
    62
    Jul 15, 2007
    Marciano-Walcott II? Did anyone under the sun think 1st round - it shouldn't have even been first round?!? That was just a mistake
     
    RockysSplitNose, Feb 25, 2012
    RockysSplitNose, Feb 25, 2012
    #15
Page 1 of 3